About
Geoff Gentile is a Managing Partner and Co-Founder at Abdiel Capital Advisors, LP, a United States-based investment firm he helped establish in 2006. In this leadership role, Gentile is responsible for setting investment strategy, overseeing portfolio management, and guiding major investment decisions for the firm, which manages over $2.5 billion in assets.
His investment focus centers on long-term value investing in publicly traded equities, with a strong emphasis on companies exhibiting outstanding corporate cultures and leadership, particularly within the technology and software sectors. Abdiel Capital is known for backing businesses with the potential for sustained market share growth, and Gentile directs research and capital allocation in alignment with these criteria.
Prior to founding Abdiel, Gentile accrued experience in structured credit and investment banking, serving as Associate Director at Barclays Capital, Associate at Citigroup, and Analyst roles at Merrill Lynch and Sandler O'Neill. He graduated summa cum laude with an A.B. in Economics from Princeton University, and is recognized for his disciplined investment approach and contributions to the industry’s best long-term performance records during his tenure.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abdiel Capital | Managing Partner | May 2006 to Present | — |
| Barclays Capital | Associate Director | Nov 2004 to Apr 2006 | — |
| Citigroup | Associate | Oct 2003 to Nov 2004 | — |
| Merrill Lynch | Analyst | Jul 2001 to Oct 2003 | — |
| Sandler O'Neill | Analyst | Jun 1998 to Sep 1998 | — |
| Gleacher Partners | Analyst | Jun 1997 to Aug 1997 | — |
| Gleacher Partners | Summer Analyst | Jun 1997 to Aug 1997 | — |
Education
Princeton University
A.B., Economics
1997 — 2001
Kings Park High School
1993 — 1997
Others at Abdiel Capital Advisors, LP (4)
| Name | Role | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner | New York, NY , United States | |
| Analyst, Partner | New York, NY , United States | |
| Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
| Partner | New York, NY , United States |